November Mommies week of March 21st - Page 5

[heatherevond]

I was completely worthless today. I was up every 45 minutes last night running to the restroom . DS took that as a cue to sleep on, under, and across me.

Today has been the worse day for nausea. I could have thrown up but I kept it down. I can't stand to loose (I guess it's) control like that especially when I know it will happen again. I looked like such a freak panting as we walked the video store . That was the fastest we picked out a movie.

The crackers helped today. I am also going to pull out my preggy pops and get some popsicles to suck on. Whatever works this weekend will go to work with me in bulk on Monday. I have to get back to work. I am **thisclose** to completing a project.

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.

[jane-t-mommy]

Hello Mamas, I just got home from my part time job, only 3 evenings per week, but I don't know how I can keep it up through the pregnancy if I don't feel more rested.

Yes to the question of bfing an older (almost 3) one. I am hoping that she will be done long before baby comes. She doesn't nurse often (2-3x per day) but I am ready for that to be a big fat zero. When I tell her that mommies nipples are sore she acts like she doesn't believe me because she can't see a booboo. Plus I don't want to make her angry at the wee growing one by linking my desire not to nurse with the new baby. I think that with the imminent spring we will find other ways of "entertaining" ourselves. Sometimes when I am really exhausted and feeling a bit sick and stuff I think of my ancestors out on the prairie, or serfs in merry old england, etc and try to feel lucky for all that I do have, and how far women have come. I mean really, how did they do it? Whew, now I feel really tired.
and sweet to you all, Jane-T

[Megamama]

I'm exhausted, too. My nipples aren't suffering except for the side that elijah dances on, but that was pre-pregnancy. I feel happy to report I've not got morning sickness, I didn't have it with my sons, but did with my first pregnancy. Maybe I was sick enough to kill it off for good?? I hope so!!

Right now, though, I seem to have put my left hip out or something else is wrong with the left lower back..I feel like an old woman in the last part of pregnancy whose hip popped out!!

I am so glad I'm not the only bfing pregnant lady. Y'all will understand when I can't remember my own name:LOL

Well..my dh is entertaining my very late going to bed son so I'm gonna go rest..joy..

Meg

[jane-t-mommy]

oh yeah, I just wanted to add my compassion and empathy to those of you who are experiencing unsupportive familys in regards to your birthing choices. Today my mother asked me, in all seriousness if I would consider having a planned c-section! She is a nurse and in my opinion, should be better informed (not a maternity nurse, thankfully!!) Ohh, I better stop, because if I start......
Anyhow, here's to making our own choices, and to finding support where we can.

Good night, Jane-T

[Lucretia]

I'm also still bfing. Kaia's 26 months old and bfs 3-4 times a day typically. My nipples hurt in the last few days, just a bit of tenderness if you brush against them. Also bfing hurts for the first few seconds, nothing serious just a mild pain. It's kind of like bfing a newborn was actually. A little bit painful no matter what I did. Hopefully it doesn't get too bad, Kaia's pretty attached to her boobies and I don't want her to wean yet either.

[heatherevond]

I went to bed last night burning up (DH had the heat on). Thankfully when I woke up this morning the sickness was taking a break. I was able to make DH and DS biscuits. After that my tummy started giving me fits. I had two glasses of milk though so that should hold me over for a bit.

DS saw the "juice" this morning and amost started to latch on. Then he stopped. LOL.. when my boy stops something he stops for good.

I would love to go out and window shop for baby supplies (especially the girl clothes) but I am so afraid of jinxing myself. Oh well, one more week and we will know for sure that everything is OK.

[BabyOsMommy]

YAY COLESLAW!!! Welcome!

Hey... does anyone else see the "Due Date Clubs" subforums up there? Cause I do, and I wanted to make sure I wasn't just seeing things. WooHoo!

Jane, I just talked to a pregnant mama due April 1st at work who was expressing concern that her baby was going to be too big for her 5'3 frame (doc estimated her babe at 8lbs). Another coworker walked by and said "There's always c-section, don't worry!". She thought she was being so smart. I about strangled her. The mama said that she doesn't want a c-section, and I gave her some reassurance about how big babies are so cuddly (ds was 10lbs 10ounces), and strong, and how her body knows what it's doing, and to trust herself. She'll be okay. And I'm getting the same at my house already, about hospital/homebirth. My Mom and sister are on me to make sure that I go to the hospital, because they know I've chosen a midwife this time. I know they're just concerned about mine and the baby's safety, and they truly don't know any better, but it's disconcerting when I'm still trying to decide myself what I need.

Jesse, I'm glad you're feeling better. I had a day yesterday like you had the day before. Feeling okay and not enjoying it because I was freaked. Repeat mantra over and over. I'm also STRESSED at work, and it's not helping much. Had a run in with my boss, and flipped out. Hormones are getting the better of me, I guess. HOORAY for Saturday's!!! I'm hoping to take some time to ground myself and reconnect with the little bean growing in there. I just picture him/her with a beating heart and it helps.

So, I guess I picked the right Yoga video when I got Shiva Rea's? I haven't watched it yet, but I've got it. That and a pregnancy workout video (gotta love Amazon's "Like this? Then buy this too!" sales techniques). I also got a crappy book called "The Mother of all Pregnancy Books". It's Canadian, which is why I bought it, but it's just a Canadian version of "What to Expect". Bummer. Should have know better, really, but curiosity got the better of me.

Okay, so I've just typed a novel. I got woken up this morning to ds running down the hall screaming "Mommy, Mommy, Mommy..." and then plunking my running shoes on the bed. All that with Dh running behind him going "Don't wake up Mommy... sorry, hun". Ah, Saturdays. I needed to get up anyhow.

So, are we moving to our due date boards soon??? I didn't want to be a lone poster up there...

[heatherevond]

I just posted the first post on the forum!

No real reason for the entry other than being the first one to say HI. I was sure you would beat me there Annette.

[scheelimama]

Hi ladies,
I am happy to report that I am feeling much better today than yesterday. I was so nauseous all day yesterday that I could hardly do anything. We bought some different Ginger ale this time and I think that might be making the difference. The brand is Reed's. Each 12 oz. bottle has 17 grams of fresh ginger. It's pretty strong and not as tasty as some of the other brands I've tried, but I've barely been nauseous today!!! I actually got the dishes done, and talked to 2 people on the phone and I've been eating today!!! Yay! Well, off to get some things done, since I've got the energy and I'm feeling okay today.

[melmosmom]

Please add me to the group!!

Hello Novermber Mommies to be!! We are happy to announce we are expecting a baby in November, my due date should be Nov. 27th, I believe.. Looking forward to getting to know everyone!!!

[Megamama]

Hi!

Join us over on the new due date board

[scheelimama]

I'm so glad that this thread got moved over here. Maybe we can continue to use this as an update thread on what's going on with each of us.

[proudmamanow]

I second that scheelimama! I love the due date clubs, but I miss the daily update from everyone--maybe we can still have a daily or weekly thread? In fact, maybe I'll start one in a few minutes (off to do some work...)